We’re DRMS. Trusted Tools. Informed Decisions. Real Support.
DRMS is a trusted provider of dairy information and decision tools. As a non-profit with deep ties to NC State and Iowa State, we’ve spent more than 65 years serving the U.S. dairy industry — delivering research-backed software, standardized data, and exceptional support.
Our dedicated team works alongside producers, consultants, and service affiliates to ensure every herd has access to the tools, training, and insight they need. We turn complex data into clear, actionable information — helping dairy professionals make more informed decisions, every day.
Why We Exist
Our Purpose
To serve dairy producers with trusted, research-backed tools that turn data into better herd decisions.
- As a non-profit rooted in NC State and Iowa State for over 65 years, we provide exceptional support and collaborate with DHIA service affiliates, consultants, partners, and universities to move the industry forward.
Our Vision
To be the most trusted source of decision tools and herd insights in dairy.
- We envision a future where every herd benefits from accurate, research-informed data — paired with exceptional support — and strengthened through collaboration with DHIA service affiliates, consultants, partners, and universities.
Our Mission
We deliver accurate, research-driven tools and exceptional support to help dairy professionals make faster, more informed herd decisions.
- As a non-profit connected to NC State and Iowa State, we collaborate with DHIA service affiliates, consultants, partners, and universities to bring practical science to the farm — all in service of producers.
Our Values
- Built to Serve
- Science-Led, Producer-Focused
- Data That Works
- Exceptional Support, Every Step
- Collaboration at the Core
Why Data Matters
Herd data is one of the most powerful tools a dairy operation has — but only if it’s accurate, timely, and easy to use. That’s where DRMS comes in.
We help producers turn routine herd management data into reliable insight. From reproduction and health to genetics, production, and inventory, our tools bring clarity to what’s working, what’s changing, and what needs attention.
By connecting data across systems — and presenting it in ways producers and consultants can use — DRMS makes it easier to act with confidence.
Better data. Better decisions. Better outcomes.
What We Deliver
DRMS offers a connected portfolio of tools designed to help producers and consultants turn herd data into clearer decisions and better outcomes.
- Dart – Flexible herd management software developed through decades of university-led research, used by thousands of U.S. dairies to track events, monitor trends, and guide day-to-day management.
- PocketDairy – A mobile extension of Dart that puts cow records, breeding lists, and event entry tools in the palm of your hand — including Vet Check Maxx for preg check workflows.
- DartSync – Automatically protects herd data and enables remote file support through secure background backup and syncing.
- WebReports – Delivers online access to herd reports and test-day data for anytime, anywhere reference.
- DairyMetrics – Allows producers and consultants to benchmark herd performance using standardized, industry-comparable data.
- HerdHQ – A growing portfolio of web-based decision tools that help producers and consultants spot issues early, track trends, and make confident, data-driven decisions — with tools such as CowCompass, DairyDepot, HeiferHub, and MilkMetrics.
Where We Work
DRMS supports producers in 48 states and Puerto Rico, through a national network of more than 20 DHIA service affiliates.
We provide the data infrastructure, tools, and support that local teams rely on — backed by university-led development and decades of on-farm experience.
Support That Understands Dairy
Good tools matter — but so do the people behind them.
At DRMS, our support teams in Raleigh, NC and Ames, IA work closely with producers, consultants, and DHIA service affiliates to answer questions, solve problems, and make sure every herd gets what they need from our tools.
We’re known for being responsive, friendly, and easy to reach — whether it’s walking through a report, setting up a new user, or helping troubleshoot an issue.
